Schindler's List Main Theme - Tribute to John Williams - AFI 2016

Main theme of Schindler's List as a tribute to John Williams
during honoring his achievements at AFI Life Achievement Award 2016 (as the first composer honoree).
Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel
American Youth Symphony
Soloist: Simone Porter
I have always wanted to see John Williams's own reaction to this theme and here it is!
I do not own any copyright of the video.

[@samuelpena6537]

John Williams has that look on his face like “I can’t believe I’m responsible for this masterpiece”

[@StinkyGreenBud]

What is interesting is when Spielberg asked him to compose the score for this film he said he could not and told Spielberg to find someone better. Spielberg replied with "I would, but they are all dead." Such a great backhanded compliment if I say so.

[@marcfranke4254]

@@jcudal32 What a shit comment !

[@sameerhafeez7029]

Marc Franke couldn't agree more

[@superespeon100]

@@marcfranke4254 don't mind him every village has it's idiot

[@user-uw8dy5lz7p]

@@StinkyGreenBud So True !!

[@FruityGangster]

It’s as if the violin is crying. Unquestionably one of the greatest pieces of music ever written.

[@maggs131]

How much pressure was that violinist feeling. I can't fathom it

[@__cal__]

Listen to Chopin's Nocturne in C Sharp minor

[@macdeep8523]

Jurassic Park theme is better than this theme

[@FruityGangster]

@@macdeep8523 I won’t argue. Just goes to show how brilliant Williams is, to compose both those scores in 1993.

[@FranJav507]

@@macdeep8523 I can't believe You Say that seriously

[@guduko]

Playing Schindler'list theme in front of Spielberg and Williams... What an accomplishment for a musician 😍

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

Or….Spielberg, Williams and Perlman??? :)

[@bowler8]

When Spielberg asked John Williams to write the score for Schindler’s List he showed him an early cut of the movie. Williams stood up and walked out of the screening room. He came back in a few minutes later crying and said “you need someone better than me to write music for this.” And Spielberg said, “I know, but everyone better than you are dead.”

[@grimreaper9383]

If that is true that is heartbreaking.

[@iaskippy]

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[@martuCrazy1]

magistral

[@andremiranda9599]

@@iaskippy thank you

[@FM-nm4ng]

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[@elainelennox3045]

when speilberg closes his eyes

[@mojibkamyab344]

12/21/2019 and still perfect

[@cush6827]

speilberg ?

[@samuelhermosillo4532]

Cush the famous director who made great movies like Indiana Jones. That Spielberg? Come on my guy, your better Thant that.

[@cush6827]

​@@samuelhermosillo4532 I see Elaine Lennox is not the only one with deficiencies.

[@samuelhermosillo4532]

Cush wow that was fast usually it takes a few days to respond. What ever the case, I’m not on your case so chill my guy. Bro 👊

[@gohithsrivatsa4746]

Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes nailed their role.

[@margaridacosta270]

Add Kingsley. Top 10 movie ever if not the best

[@raginghorse1895]

@@margaridacosta270 Kingsley nailed his role in Gandhi. He just did acting in Schindler's List.

[@margaridacosta270]

@@raginghorse1895 Only Fiennes was better than him.

[@raginghorse1895]

@@margaridacosta270 @Costa Margarida @Costa Margarida But in the last scene in the movie where Schindler (Neeson) laments that he could have saved some more people which was heart touching. Also proved that Neeson is a fantastic actor.

[@SteveMudersbach]

Neeson, Fiennes, and Kingsley all should’ve won awards that year. Specifically Neeson

[@SteveMudersbach]

“ I could have got more” gets me every time. Williams and Spielbergs’ masterpiece!!

[@colleenross8752]

Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire

[@lfmp]

Sempre choro nessa hora. E já vi o filme umas 7 ou 8 vezes.

[@Caligrammi]

“This car 10 people, this pin, 2 people”

[@rafaelmelo3463]

Always must reach us 😢

[@markdoyle2739]

Sadly that haunted him the rest of his life...

[@StinkyGreenBud]

I'd have to say this has to be Spielberg and Williams magnum Opus. The score and film itself is such a great piece of art that should never be forgotten.

[@eshwar6969]

It's so beautiful

[@edilberherazo7589]

Asi fue. Tanto sufrimiento y tanta maldad que a veces me pregunto ¿ Donde estaba Dios ?

[@ebiosca9707]

The same that the Palestinian Holocaust

[@FranJav507]

@@edilberherazo7589 Hace siglos se.olvido.de nosotros ya que no fuimos el producto que el deseaba

[@jgrazzi1438]

Never forgotten like the Holocaust itself. We need to stop tearing down monuments and destroying history whether good or bad. The old adage is true about those who forget history.

[@bobshortforkate2364]

I think i have found the most Beautiful Piece of Music EVER Written. The Final Note....Staggering.

[@yallayalla4364]

The look on John Williams' face at 0:35 and at 3:12 says it all

[@scotchwhisky6094]

Very good piece but Beethoven also has some really beautiful pieces.

[@bookershoe4049]

It is a beautiful piece no doubt and a heartfelt one as well. For me it is the power of music that carries us and touches the souls and conscience to never forget lest the past should repeat itself. Beethoven is a different matter

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

Bach's Chaconne

[@ARed1]

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[@josemiguelmarquescampo4902]

John Williams has an extraordinary sensibility for composing musical scores that perfectly capture the essence of a film. This is definitely heart-wrenching beauty.

[@Mikerille]

He said he never created this song for the film, but only for the six million murdered for the money of industry

[@Steve-qy6sz]

Sometimes I wonder how people could get so inspired and compose something so magnificent that makes others just cry.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Mr. Williams looked almost as if he was in shock. The violinist was superb, her instrument weeping with those who suffered! Beautiful music.

[@luisaalmer8542]

Spielberg's reaction says it all bravo

[@user-xq1rm1fd2j]

Yeah, and this film maker is pretty much like George Lucas because their movies are proof that they are born to be legends.

[@pabloacosta1630]

How blessed we are to grew up and have music from John Williams and Hans Zimmer. GOATS

[@victoriousrufus6747]

Are you trying to put oranges and apples together? HZ is not cut from the same cloth as John Williams! JW is of different category

[@pabloacosta1630]

@@victoriousrufus6747 i am only glad that we can enjoy and grew up with 2 of the greatest in MY OPINION i don‘t compare them but you just did. Wtf is your problem?

[@akinsamuel2007]

You missed Morricone

[@paulviezee3973]

add alain silvestri to that list also please

[@williamarnold9821]

Need to include in that list, the late great James Horner

[@cthrew1603]

Can we take a moment and say how extraordinary Simone Porter's performance was? That final high pitched run, and climatic note were perfection!

[@emperatrizzafiro4603]

Simplemente increíble. Muy desgarrador. Sin duda la mejor en tocar este tema.

[@bluecolor1600]

Outstanding!!!❤❤❤

[@jws1272]

Perlman would be proud.

[@road9867]

To be honest I prefer other solists on that wonderful song. Too fast played and I miss the emotion.

[@HB-yn8hf]

Absolutely. The best rendition I've heard after Perlman himself.

[@michaelk3267]

John Williams is a genius. And too humble to know it. Bless him.

[@amrahsmarks6494]

Evry time I ear this I'll cry

[@MakiAf]

Me too

[@ania19xx]

Me too😢

[@espenstorm737]

Williams has captured the pain and the sorrow of this endless tragedy in this short melody

[@vizares]

John Williams is the greatest composer

[@lurking0death]

No, Michael Jordan is.

[@patrickshaneomarra5162]

Yes, I think he has written and composed between 25 and 30 pieces of music just for Steven Spielberg. Certainly a genius and one of the greatest.

[@jesie8506]

Greatest MOVIE composer, yes. Greatest composer, no.

[@vizares]

@@haklaz352 I LOVE ENNIOS MORRICONNES work. They share the first place

[@QeedMillerVII]

Jesie Guillen Nahh DN is the best

[@sherryalingod1168]

The violin is pleading, is persuading, is crying to the heavens ! I am crying with the beauty of this piece of sublime music !❤❤❤

[@MakFisto]

Both Music and Movie = MASTERPIECE

[@user-xq1rm1fd2j]

Yeah, and I never thought that film makers like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg can be so inspiring

[@lightskinsammy5190]

This movie destroyed me in a way that I can't explain

[@lylacamelier]

So has me, like any nazi film

[@redhotchilifan98]

One of the most moving pieces of music ever created

[@VDancer90]

It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who cries every time I hear this music.

[@Slimdean_27]

At 2:40 you can tell that even if he has a tear, this is a masterpiece thank you John Williams

[@margaridacosta270]

This song is dedicated to his wife.

[@gastonm]

John Williams knows the notes to our souls. What a kind hearted genius.

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

Everytime I hear this theme I remember that last seen where Schindler collapses asking why he couldn't just save one more. Then the tears well up. It's even more when you look at Spielberg and Williams face like they are back making the movie again and the emotional moment.

[@SteveMudersbach]

How does John Williams listen to this and think, “I’m the fucking greatest ever?” Truly one of the greatest pieces of music ever!!!!!!!

[@michaeljohnston-ul1vi]

We do not need your profanities.

[@Theantmang]

@@michaeljohnston-ul1vi ? oh boo hoo

[@DJames-fn3cl]

What a brilliant violinist, she makes Williams' composition vibrate with endless emotion.

[@lonewave1]

If there ever was a piece of music that captured the horror and sadness of the holocaust this was it. Truly one of the best pieces of music ever written in the time of my life!

[@MrMuchachos75]

Brilliant. The movie was a masterpiece, the music made it iconic

[@LodraMay-mz7uq]

I cry every time I hear this masterpiece… so deep and emotional … pure music of the soul…

[@-C.S.R]

I tear up almost every time I hear it. It's John Williams masterpiece! His finest work🥲

[@darkth0nd3r]

I don't understand why every time I listen to this masterpiece, it just makes me want to cry, it's as if it touches my soul and brings it to a degree of sensitivity that I can't control..

[@JK-cl3sj]

Me too bro.

[@Sharibaby80]

Right? Hard to explain. It's like God enlightened John Williams to compose it, and us when we listen to it.

[@lolahernandez6871]

same....movie or not.

[@marcolazzari5783]

It’s a great music of a great movie about one of the most important tragedy seen on the world… I cry every times I listen this music, it break me deeply

[@wellington66440]

same here. the feeling is just stronger than me and I must say I don't cry easily.

[@DarianCaplinger]

The score itself brings me to tears. Adding the backdrop of the movie it accompanied just gives it the gut punch. Together, both film and score are true masterpieces.

[@joeneighbor]

Makes something that was so inhuman, human again.

[@woodenseagull1899]

​@@joeneighborIt is so difficult to Comprehend films of children being snatched from their Mothers. To be never seen again!..The burden on German Society is there forever!...

[@joeneighbor]

@@woodenseagull1899They are back again. Not so explicitly, but evil people doing things to our kids. Not flat out murder this time, but the Marxist, under the cause of "wokness" and generally insane claims, or perverting kids, telling/indoctrinating kids that they can switch sex, and even flat out castrating kids. This is happening in many countries. I used to think Hitler was the epitome of evil. The WHO, WEF, etc., the evil is among us again.

[@juliflores796]

Maravillosa ,nunca vi pelicula q me impactara tanto,30 años despues aun recuerdo al terminar la pelicula ,la gente levantandose de sus butacas con lagrimas en los ojos y un silencio absoluto en una sala enorme llena de gente,solo se escuchaba el sonido de las butacas al levantarlas para salir ,esa sensacion me impacto casi mas q la propia pelicula ,salimos todos en soch por lo q habiamos visto.Aun tengo las entradas guardadas,para tiene aparte de ser una pelicula maravillosa ,un gran valor sentimental ,pues fue la ultima vez q sali con mi marido ya estaba enfermo de cancer terminal y el lo savia ,le pregunte q por q me llevaba a verla y me dijo ,por q se q si no ,no la vas a ver ,fallecio mes y medio despues,siempre se lo agradecere,pues si no es por el no habria visto esta obra maestra ,ni hubiera sentido lo q senti ,fue una noche inolvidable .

[@amandaskaggs4794]

It is a very hauntingly sad, but beautiful peace of music. I always cry when I hear it.

[@MsRhianon]

The violinist was amazing

[@CarnorJast1138]

One of the most haunting pieces of music ever written, for one of the most difficult to watch, yet important movies ever made. Mr. Williams will always be the G.O.A.T!

[@Christian_alexander30]

An angel came down to earth and took someone’s hand and write down his pain this is the result something out of this world

[@jacoojacoo919]

The most beautiful music ever written, how will we ever forget.

[@tamhiennguyen6042]

A masterpiece......❤️❤️❤️

[@avelinomartins7693]

O mundo inteiro, cada humano, pigmentos, credos e latitudes, escutem com o coração esta melodia.

[@christineyetman640]

This score is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard...you can feel the sadness of the whole tragedy in this music..chills everytime

[@Juan08135]

When hearing this, You just can't help thinking of the ways many lives were taken during the Holocaust and those who survive it. Very sad cry all the time I heard this.

[@mysterion3912]

I hope some day there will be an even theme to remember all the people the United States killed in every war since 1949 for greed.

[@ichbinzwardummaber]

Mysterion idiot

[@m.s.f7103]

Mysterion aMerIca BaD, AmeRiCa bAD, shut up idiot

[@markh9755]

so fucking true mate

[@BVB-di3jt]

8yxbi8

[@vinnyandriolo2260]

I can’t listen to this piece without balling my eyes out. So beautiful, yet also so gut wrenching.

[@tomazz8084]

Every time I hear this peace of music, it makes me cry and wanted me to go to people to help and ask them "What can I do for you"

[@cubnation]

*How difficult it must have been to have written such beautiful music for something so sad.*

[@cherylwaggoner6370]

It brings me to tears every time I hear it.

[@emmarose6590]

This man sees and feels the world in a way that most of us can dream about. Mr. Williams you’re a genius

[@raemundvp1153]

John Williams is undeniably the most incredible and amazingly exquisite composer of his generation. Absolutely stunning piece.

[@SteveMudersbach]

Possibly the best piece of music in movie history. Period

[@Dantalion15]

You can see and feel all about this in John Williams face. Every muscian know what I mean

[@FredericaE]

Being a musician myself…this truly ranks up there with the most breathtaking music I’ve ever heard !!! Such gorgeous music for such a violent time!!!! Just hearing the 1st 3-4 notes bring my tears!!! Bravissimo John Williams /Spielberg !!!!!!

[@Dermacrosis]

You can tell when they are playing a piece or feeling it, and they were feeling it.

[@cowsaysmoo6927]

This piece is like a hand reaching out inside my soul and squeezed the living hell out of my heart. I bawl my eyes out every single time I hear it without fail. The movie is also a masterpiece.

[@yourthaiguy]

John Williams is to film scores what the Beatles are to pop culture… made all our lives that much better after having listened to them…❤

[@randyd498]

Thank you John Williams!! In my opinion this has got to be the most haunting and beautiful piece of music ever created. Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. The conductor, symphony, and soloist were outstanding. My hats off to you all!

[@seasideskrepets8312]

В такие минуты музыки понимаеш на какие зверства способен человек и одновременно столь прекрасное он может творить.Поклон Джону Вильямсу,дай бог здоровья и долгих лет жизни этому человеку подарившему нам столь мучительно прекрасный шедевр.

[@user-pi3kc6wu5v]

Единство и борьба противоположностей. Жизнь и смерть

[@RedGagarin]

Мучительно прекрасный - замечательно сказано

[@philipgibbs8565]

I have never heard such an emotional piece it would bring tears to anybody's eyes

[@Chrysalis-uu5ec]

The sheer genius of John Williams....just incredible. Plenty of movie composers....but the depth of his work especially this one...it's visceral and moves you to a whole other plane. You can see him living the music he wrote. Just brilliant.

[@DavidPerrinbeanphotographed]

Gustavo was our conductor in Gothenburg. Regardless of the music he always brought new meaning, new emotion. This is simply sublime.

[@allisonkernaghan106]

That violinist was sublime.perfection.x

[@gaby90mand48]

Es como si el violín llorara todo el sufrimiento que hubo en la tierra en esos tiempos :(

[@bernardorubenriveraarriaga256]

Hay sentimientos que las palabras o acciones no son capaces de expresar correctamente. La música en cambio puede transmitir de manera total todos aquellos sentimientos. Que curiosa alusión, "es como si el violín llorara". Yo creo que lo que transmite es tan puro y complejo que nos hace sentir eso, como si llorara.

[@yessicadelino3604]

Mejores palabra no le quedan a este soundtrack . 😢😢😢😢.

[@TriconTv]

Truly one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed.

[@tayloranderson254]

The man is simply a super hero without a cape, simply put the GOAT of all GOATS

[@judygarrett8007]

I always felt the higher violin was the voice of the children and lower were the adults. Such a tender and heartfelt song! Bravo John Williams!!!! ❤️🎶❤️

[@aleventb]

Extraordinary performance from Simone Porter. What an honour at the same time.

[@jameskresge3459]

The world would be lacking so much beauty in so many ways without Steven Spielberg and John Williams. They transported us to a place that was uncomfortable at times but so rewarding

[@david1137444]

masterpiece by a masterpiece

[@youngbess1]

I will say it again, John Williams is an amazing composer, he is blessed with a great talent. The King of the universe has blessed him.

[@stevehathaway4715]

This piece of absolute wonderful art of music gets me each time leaving me behind shattered in tears.

[@pabloberriosamaro8885]

The melody revel the sound of soul..that can ear across of the instrumental music

[@majakrstic7436]

This music speaks for all those who died, John did one masterpeace for all the time.

[@samcxxx6775]

The haunting tune that digs deep into your emotions and hails the mighty John Williams!

[@peonypink9149]

Timeless music. John Williams- musical genius and so beautifully played ❤

[@slyslancewall8156]

One of the most moving soundtracks ever scored... I have goosebumps right now just listening to it.

[@maninblack2898]

Amazing violinist, Simone Porter !!

[@mattdawg83686]

This theme is so haunting, and it once again shows how John Williams makes his music a character in a film.

[@user-xq1rm1fd2j]

We definitely need more good pure hearted people like Schindler to show us the true value of compassion. ❤

[@chrishead5110]

It's John Williams speechless at what he created being played to him. And the person who said the violin is crying, hats off, that is perfect. The film is even more beautiful seeing this. My goodness me.

[@carlosavila5156]

As they watch their work you see in their eyes that that the power of it is still there.o thank God I live in a world that allows me to enjoy the gifts these men bring into our lives

[@jws1272]

TRUE STORY: While Spielberg was making this movie, Robin Williams would call Steven at least every other day to make him laugh, because he knew that making that movie was tearing Spielberg apart.

[@garyjordan1258]

So much emotion, crying. Stephen and John just pure emotion, no words.

[@RS54321]

I don't know how someone can listen to this, understanding the message behind it, without weeping. Exquisite.

[@bobpopovic8979]

Forever and beyond! Thank you, John, my friend.

[@darioalejandrocampos9355]

❤ musica que llena el alma...y en esta noche me dan ganas de llorata 😢😢

[@officialthomasjames]

Violin is the most heart-tugging instrument in human history.

[@andreashegner7861]

this is one of the most beautiful and touching pieces of all time. Thank you John Williams and Steven Spielberg. You triggered so much more than you can imagine

[@stefankollmar8207]

Der Film ein Meisterwerk...die Film Musik ein Meisterwerk...😢

[@CharladyOne]

Keep watching this, both John Williams and Steven Spielberg seem astonished at this masterpiece. Both the music and the film make me cry.

[@richardkeirl3363]

It always brings a tear ,the way John makes the violin cry ,it’s just sublime .

[@SHR888]

Most rhythmically accurate version on youtube. Saw many good others, soloists are playing their part with great emotions but forget about chemistry with an orchestra. In this version that aspect is almost perfect.

[@nigelrequiem]

Jon Williams is a genius beyond words!

[@wharsmetoothpicson9465]

I would put this up there with any of the great compositions of all time, a masterpiece. It'll be played for decades and centuries to come.

[@happi-bollox]

I cried my eyes out.......John Williams is a genius...

[@paldesh1]

This tune is the soul of this movie. Generations will come and go and this kind of music will forever stay alive to tell the painful story.

[@Skyletwings]

3:12 Williams looks like a most critical maestro, overseeing the absolute correctness of the intonation and interpretation of his masterpiece, himself. If I knew I'm fixed by these attentive eyes, I'd be too nervous to play like her. And still: To me, this was the most moving interpretation I've ever heared, with even better emotional dynamics than all of Perlman's interpretations I know. Splendid!

[@deanboardman2342]

This music is so powerful, as soon as I hear it I go back to schindlers list, a master piece.

[@youngbess1]

This the most beautiful and haunting piece of music ever written. John Williams is an amazing man. May He bless him.

[@4fingersnix]

I would just about anything to meet John Williams just once and say thank you for all the brilliant and beautiful music he created. No one other artist or band has ever affected me like his music.

[@FroFTW85]

John williams is an absolute master of emotions. Only a genius at his level could create such devastatingly beautiful music like this.